On the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah Muslims get to celebrate Eid al-Adha, a feast that is very particular. Muslims around the world meat with friends and family, pray and sacrifice an animal. Even those who are residing abroad manage to create their own version of the Eid.
Mohamed Ayadi is a Moroccan businessman who managed to build himself a career in Europe. He moved to Germany at an early age to establish a leading company in the field of programming. The self-made man hopes to share his experience with others and create job opportunities for fellow citizens.
Hind Laroussi is a Moroccan-Dutch singer who reached fame after participating to Dutch TV show Idols as a teenager. After building herself a successful career in Europe, she moved to the United States to reach a wider audience. In Los Angeles, her song made it to the top five in the billboard charts.
During the 19th century, the North region of the United States fought against slavery and the states that wanted to maintain the practice. Denouncing the heinous system, American senator Charles Sumner compared slave-holding states to Morocco, where slavery was a common practice.
In 1790, the South Carolina legislature passed the Moor Sundry Act after four couples coming from Morocco signed a petition, demanding the authorities to grant them the status of white free people.
The US Midterm elections have brought a new trend to the political scene in the country. Americans elected the nation’s first Muslim congresswomen, Democrats, people of color and LGBT politicians.